Gaskets for a VC Dauntless?

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a59cheffy

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Jan 18, 2023
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Coos Bay, OR
My third full season with my Dauntless. The stove stills seems to be airtight. When should I be concerned about the door, ash pan, flue and top lid gaskets?
 
When there are signs of air leakage past the gaskets. This could show up as uneven burning, darkening of the glass, shorter burn times. Watch for fraying of the gaskets. The dollar bill test is useful on door gaskets.